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TJN 846W

1981 Bedford CF250

White Petrol 2279cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

88,821 mi
Last recorded88,821 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 1981 Bedford CF25062,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJN 846W
MakeBedford
ModelCF250
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,279cc
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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 88,821 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 88,650 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 88,646 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

unable to test front wheel bearings due to brakes binding

Pass 5 Jun 2019 88,605 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 88,453 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Corrosion To Various Underside Components

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Wear In Hazard Warning Switch

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 87,034 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x2 (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Gearbox Cable/ Hose Split/ Leaking

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre Poor Condition

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil Leaks

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 87,033 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x2 (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Gearbox Cable/ Hose Split/ Leaking

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre Poor Condition

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil Leaks

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 86,148 miles

all shockers weak in operation

all suspention bushes slightly worn and perhished.

front exhaust lose and hitting crossmember

Fail 6 Jul 2016 86,148 miles

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

all shockers weak in operation

all suspention bushes slightly worn and perhished.

front exhaust lose and hitting crossmember

Fail 18 May 2015 85,361 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 May 2015 85,361 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 May 2014 84,578 miles

slight blow center box and front flange

Pass 22 May 2013 83,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 83,146 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 83,146 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 82,910 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2011 82,907 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2010 81,990 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 81,989 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 80,818 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 80,702 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 80,302 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 78,427 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 76,909 miles

How Reliable is the Bedford CF250?

Based on 1,642 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.

62.8%
Pass Rate
696
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
209
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 158
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 121
brake application uneven 112
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 78
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 77
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TJN 846W is a 1981 Bedford CF250 in White with a 2,279cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1981 Bedford CF250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 62,565 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bedford CF250 fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 158 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TJN 846W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford CF250 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 45 years old, this Bedford CF250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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TJN 846W is a 1981 Bedford CF250, first registered on 28 April 1981.

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